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From the Editor Greetings Lincoln Nation! Greetings Lincoln It’sship beenhas an been exciting It’s PFA season andNation! the whole out two and weeks active.full of awards, achievements and good deeds. Lincoln’s soccer team beat vNaval Air Station Norfolk’s Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron-123 during the Naval Station Norfolk intermural tournament. Abe Warriors, bumped, set and spiked their way through the recent Captain’s Cup volleyball tournament. And Women at Sea learned how to defend themselves during a self defense course. The season is changing and Lincoln Sailors celebrated by participating in the Wood’s Orchard Fall Harvest Festival. Big Abe’s decking team reached a milestone completing more than 50 percent of tile and deck removed aboard Lincoln. Keep up the great work Abe Warriors!
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IHO Corner Happy Halloween Abe Warriors, Halloween is a time to get out there and have fun. I would like to ask that before we enjoy this spooky holiday we take a moment and have a Pause for Safety to think about our actions. Have a plan, use the plan. For those of you with kids, we will be having a Trunk or Treat hosted by several of Lincoln’s associations at Scott’s Annex in the Old Commissary parking lot from 5-10 p.m.Thursday Oct. 24. Trick or treating will be held on for children 12 and younger in most of Hampton Roads Halloween Night. It’s a misdemeanor to break the rules in some cities. Check below to find out what your city or town requires. Chesapeake: Trick or treat starts at dusk and run no later than 8 p.m. Children must be 12 and younger to participate. Hampton: Trick or treat begins at dusk and ends at 8 p.m. You must be 12 years old and under to go trick-or-treating. Trickor-treating is not a holiday, but a tradition. Therefore, the City will not change the day for trick-or-treating. It’s a class four misdemeanor if you break these rules in Hampton. However, a parent, guardian or other responsible person, who lawfully has in his custody a child 12 years old or younger, may accompany the child for the purpose of caring for, looking after or protecting the child. Newport News: Trick or treating will be from dusk to 8 p.m. Children beyond the 7th grade or 12 years of age may not participate in trick-or-treating. An adult should escort small children and older children should go in large groups. Norfolk: Children must be 12 years of age or younger and be off the streets by 8 p.m. A parent, guardian or other responsible person, who lawfully has in his custody a child 12 years old or younger, may accompany the child for the purpose of caring for, looking after or protecting the child. In Norfolk, it’s a class four misdemeanor to break these rules. Portsmouth: Trick or treat runs from 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for children 12 years of age or younger in Portsmouth, where it’s a class three misdemeanor for anyone over the age of 12 to engage in trick-or-treating. However, parents, guardians and other responsible persons may accompany a child for the purpose of caring for, looking after or protecting the child. Virginia Beach: Children 12 and younger may go trick-ortreating until 8 p.m. Anyone trick or treating after 8 p.m. is committing a class four misdemeanor in Virginia Beach. Anyone older than 12 making the rounds on Halloween night is also committing a class four misdemeanor in Virginia Beach. Williamsburg: Trick or treat begins at 6 and ends at 8 p.m. Participants must be 12 years old and younger to participate. Parents are encouraged to accompany trick-or-treaters. ~ Lt. John Engel
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Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible. Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult. Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you. Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat. Hold a flashlight while trick-ortreating to help you see and others see you. Always WALK and don’t run from house to house. Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation. Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible. Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses. Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe. Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls. Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers. Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Don’t stop at dark houses. Never accept rides from strangers. Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flameresistant costumes.
Around the Ship
(Top Left) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate First Class David Miland participates in a game of corn hole during their picnic at the Newport News Park. (Photo by MC3 Jonteil Johnson) (Top Right) Interior Communications Fireman Martino Zappa and Operations Specialist Sophia Malave prepare to raise the flag for morning colors. (Photo by MC3 Danian Douglas) (Bottom Right) Senior Chief Machinist’s Mate Isaac Bookheim hands a ceremonial flag to his wife, Anna Lee Bookheim during his retirement ceremony Oct. 11. (Photo by MCSN Christpher Huot)
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(Top Left) Corey Gordon, Program Administrator of 21st Century and Youth Development, trains Sailors on a plannedpartnership program between Newport News Shipbuilding and Sailors in Newport News Public Schools. (Photo by MC3 Danian Douglas) (Top Right)Air Department V-1 Sailors participate in a tug-of-war during their departmental Picnic. (Photo by MC3 Jonteil Johnson) (Left Middle) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Nicole Stanley makes bird feeders out of pine cones at the Fall Harvest festival in Hampton. (Photo by MC3 B. Thomas Liston) (Bottom Left) Gary Fuller , Construction Director at Newport News Shipbuilding, talks with students attending the Old Dominion University.(Photo by MC3 B. Thomas Liston) (Top Right)Air Department V-1 Sailors participate in a tug-of-war during their departmental Picnic. (Photo by MC3 Jonteil Johnson)
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(Above) Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 3rd Class Michael Uchendu runs the field against Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 123 at Capt. Slade Cutter Athletic Park, Oct. 16.
(Above) Information Systems Technician Seaman Megan Green, a player on the Lincoln soccer team, steals from an opponent from Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 123.
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Lincoln Reaches Goal! Defeats VAW-123 in Soccer Match
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(Above) Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 3rd Class Michael Uchendu races against an opponent from Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 123, at Capt. Slade Cutter Athletic Park, Oct. 16.
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ailors attached to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln’s (CVN 72) soccer team beat Naval Air Station Norfolk’s Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 123(VAW-123), 2-1 at Capt. Slade Cutter Athletic Park, Oct. 16. VAW-123 tested Lincoln early by shooting past Lincoln’s goalie, Chief Fire Controlman Robert Duffy, for the lead. Lincoln began taking control of the game with a low shot right before half-time to even the score. Lincoln regrouped and pressed for the lead, missing several good chances to score while battling to keep their opponents at bay. Lincoln’s soccer coach, Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Danian Douglas, described the tense moments of the game. “This game was very physical, with a lot of rough tackles and fouls,” said Douglas. “Also, the condition of the field made it hard to control the ball; our passes had to be precise and quick in order to overcome all the mud.” With only 10 minutes left, Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 3rd Class Michael Uchendu shot low past the keeper for the winning goal. “The other team had a strong offense, but through our teamwork we were able to overcome them,” said defense man Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Del Briones who fended off multiple goal scoring opportunities from VAW-123. Despite the adverse conditions, Douglas emphasized that Lincoln’s training regimen of set-plays, technical drills and conditioning helped them win the game. “This was our first win of the season,” said Briones. “It felt great to know that all of our hard work and practice paid off.” Lincoln’s soccer team plays in the Naval Station Norfolk Afloat/Ashore Fall Soccer League, made up of Navy command teams from all over the Hampton Roads area. The 2013 league continues through Nov. 15. (Left) Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 3rd Class Michael Uchendu evades an opponent from Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 123.
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Story and Photos by MC3 Jeremiah Mills
A brilliant blue sky greeted Sailors assigned to the Nimitzclass aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) at Hampton’s Buckroe Beach Oct. 16. Ten departments assigned to Lincoln battled headto-head in a Captain’s Cup volleyball tournament. The day was reminiscent of the iconic volleyball scene in “Top Gun.” Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Sheldon L. Hunter, one of several Captains’ Cup coordinators aboard CVN 72, was chosen to assemble and manage all willing participants in a morale-boosting tournament. “As a Captains’ Cup coordinator, it’s my goal to make these events enjoyable and available to the entire crew,” said Hunter. “No matter what the event or sport is, it’s my job to make sure everyone who wants to participate is able to and for them to have some well-deserved fun.” As departments battled head-to-head for the coveted Captains’ Cup trophy, Sailors put their all into a well-played melee of spikes, dives, jousts and kills. “Sometimes you have a joust that turns into a kill, sometimes you have to dive to keep the ball in motion but we are here to play. We are here to win,” said Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 3rd Class Larry Manning. “We want that title.” As the dust and sand settled, Engineering Department’s team emerged, 10-1 over Combat Systems’ team as the champion. “The other teams played a good game, they fought a good fight but at the end of the day the ball doesn’t lie and the truth is Engineering Department is your official volleyball Captain’s Cup Champions,” said Chief Machinist’s Mate John Torres. “That’s what makes the Navy enjoyable - to be able to work hard and play hard safely and responsibly and have that chance to bond with our shipmates both in and out of the workplace,” said Hunter. “We look forward to having more events and getting the Sailors involved.”
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Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) participate in a command wide volleyball tournament at Buckroe Beach in Hampton, Va. The tournament was the latest event in a series of Captain’s Cup challenges aboard the Lincoln.
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Three Generations of Sailors Story and Graphics From USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs
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hree generations of Sailors born between the late 1950s through the mid-1990s are serving aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier undergoes its refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) in Newport News. As each Sailor is different so too are the generations they represent with the majority of the nearly 2,500 Sailors assigned to the carrier are known as Millenial or Generation Y and brings with them their own style of problem solving and experience. The majority of the crew, slightly more than 80 percent, is representative of this generation of those born prior to the launch of the personal computer through the birth of the World Wide Web.
Lt. Cmdr. Tony Beaster, Lincoln’s training officer, explains how these three separate generations of Sailors respond to training, motivation and education. Prior to reporting to Lincoln, Beaster studied manpower and analysis, earning a master’s degree from Capella University in 2010. While at Capella, he studied how people learn, interact and specifically how motivation affects different groups of people. “What motivates a baby boomer is different then what motivates a millenial,” said Beaster. “The goals are different for each group.” Less than one percent of the crew is defined as a Baby Boomer, born between 1946 through 1964. Slightly more Sailors, about 19 percent, fit into the
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Serve Aboard Lincoln Generation X mold. This group, like Beaster, is defined as those individuals born between 1965 and 1981. Generation X Sailors are typically team orientated, believe in a work and family-life balance, and have strong loyalty to their relationships. Beaster added that while each generation responds differently to motivation, they also view work differently. “For Baby Boomers working is simply a means to an end and for a Millenial if they didn’t need to work, they wouldn’t,” said Beaster. According to Beaster, each generation is motivated in a myriad of ways. Baby Boomers respond positively to pay raises and new titles when being awarded for their work acumen, said Beaster, whereas Generation X Sailors respond positively if they are given time off or time away from the job. Millenials, Beaster added, are best motivated if they receive immediate recognition for a job well done. Beaster takes into consideration the divergent generations aboard the Lincoln especially since the majority of Sailors who have grown up with the Internet and added that this type of learning style also effects how they live and engage. “Learning how to interact and communicate with these groups will help us to determine the best way to train each group and pass information and solicit feedback,” said Beaster. Personnel Specialist Seaman Apprentice Catherine Kapic, assigned to the Administrative Department aboard USS Abraham Lincoln was born in 1994 and reflects on her communication style with her fellow Sailors. “Texting to me is the easiest and emails are more like letters and require more thought before sending,” said Kapic. Beaster said that Millenials respond more positively when supervisors allow them to tackle their to-do lists and admonish micromanagement work styles. “You can motivate the Millenials by giving them
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the list of everything we need them to do, and let them figure out what is important,” said Beaster. “They like being given the problem. Giving them a due date is an absolute need, but Millenials don’t always react well to last-minute changes.” Beaster added that both Baby Boomers and Generation X Sailors are more prone to roll with the
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punches and adapt more quickly to changed plans and schedules, but Millenials need more structure. Education, according to Beaster, is a common denominator for Baby Boomers and Millenials. “Baby boomers are more interested in gaining a skill set than a four or six-year degree and many Millenials are reverting back to the Baby Boomer mentality,” said Beaster.”Another motivating factor is the region a Sailor was raised and how they were raised.” Lincoln is truly a representation of the United States. Sailors from every state are assigned to the Lincoln. California remains in the lead with more than 300 Sailors calling that state home. Rhode Island and Vermont are at a tie with three Sailors each hailing from those states. Motivation and work styles are different across each generation. So too are the communication styles. Beaster said that whether Sailors are from Washington, Texas or New York, one thing connects all three generations -- their need for communicating. Beaster added that understanding how they best like to communicate is the key to bridging the communication gap.
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Women At Sea Engage in Self-Defense Course Story and Photos by MC3 B. Thomas Liston
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The course was part of the October Women at Sea meeting aboard Lincoln. “This course was designed to help protect the women of the ship from violent interactions,” said Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Wade Kernan, the instructor for the course. The course covered different techniques that women would use if attacked by an assailant. “The techniques were designed to help a woman fend off an attacker that is bigger than she is,” said Kernan. “Any technique that allows women to get away and find help is the best technique to use.” During the class, Kernan and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Sean Bowman not only trained attendees how to avoid, deter, defend and escape assailants but how to become a harder target for assailants to attack. “Being a harder target for attackers is the main rule of this course,” said Bowman. “If the attendees make themselves harder targets, they can avoid being attacked all together.” “This course isn’t about learning how to beat someone on an offensive standpoint,” said Bowman. “This course is all about defensive techniques and helping people get away from people who want to do harm.” The class concluded with instructors telling the women to take the lessons they learned and practice them through repetition. “The only way these methods will be of any use is through repetition,” said Kernan. “If they only went through this training and didn’t practice, they might not be as helpful.” (Top Right) Sailors with USS Abraham Lincoln’s Women At Sea group practice a technique at a Women’s self-defense course at Huntington Hall in Newport News, Va. Oct. 23. (Bottom Right) Hospital Corpsman 2st Class Wade Kernan and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Sean Bowman instruct a women’s self -defense course Oct. 23.
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Lincoln Celebrates Changing Seasons Story and Photos by MC3 B. Thomas Liston
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(Above) Samantha Roggenkamp, an Abraham Lincoln Family Association member, makes bird feeders out of pine cones at the Fall Harvest festival in Hampton, Va. Oct. 19.
ailors from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln enjoyed a family outing sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Family Association Oct. 19. ALFA brought families together at Wood’s Orchards in Hampton, Va. a local farm that grows fruits and vegetables. “It’s all about having fun and getting together,” said Fire Controlman 2nd Class Nicole Stanley. The festival included face painting, hay rides, outdoor games, a costume contest and a pumpkin patch where families could go and choose a pumpkin to welcome autumn. “It’s been a really fun time coming out here and volunteering for the ALFA,” said Samantha Roggenkamp, an ALFA volunteer. “We’ve had a much better turnout this year than we did last year.” It’s a great day to enjoy the change in season, said Lincoln’s Commanding Officer, Capt. Karl O. Thomas “These events are really all about making memories for the families,” said Thomas. “It’s nice that we have an event like this for the kids to come out and have a good time,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Maxwell Molidor. “It’s a safe environment that allows us to come and socialize with other parents in the command.” As families left, ALFA members treated children with candies and prizes. Chief Electronics Technician Jeffrey Eckert, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), plays with his son at the Fall Harvest festival in Hampton, Va. Oct. 19.
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Lincoln’s Decking Team Reaches Milestone 50% Completion Story and Photos by MCSN Christopher Huot
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ailors with the decking team aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) reached a milestone achievement Oct. 9 by removing more than 50 percent of Lincoln’s tiled floors. The decking team started the project November 2012 after Lincoln’s ship’s coordinated offload and outfitting plan. Instead of paying for contractors to remove Lincoln’s tiling, Sailors with the decking team completed an estimated 32,000 man hours saving an estimated $3.5 million on the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) contract. At the halfway point, the decking team has removed enough tiling to cover Lincoln’s 4.5 acre flight deck.
(Both) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Justin Hanrahan removes tile as part of Lincoln’s refueling complex overhaul (RCOH) Oct. 9.
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“This project is one of those jobs where you can see what you have accomplished,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Justin Hanrahan, a production supervisor in the decking team. In order to work efficiently, Sailors are split into teams and are assigned to spaces of the ship that need to be worked on. “We set goals at the beginning of the day by assigning small rooms that can be completed in a normal working day,” said Lincoln’s Air Boatswain, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Chris Smith. “Sailors will stay productive and busy by having a goal that is attainable.” Sailors who work to remove tile are required to use safety equipment, including a respirator, safety goggles and hearing protection, while operating one of the decking teams many electrical jackhammers.
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Lincoln Officer Volunteers in Moldova Story by USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs Photo provided by Chief Warrant Officer 4 Anthony Garcia
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n officer assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) applied lessons he learned in the Navy during a 10-day community relations (COMREL) project in Chisinau, Moldova, Sept. 16-26. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Anthony Garcia, assigned to Air Department’s V-4 division embarked on a 10-day COMREL with members of the Gateway Christian Church, Virginia Beach, Va. “This was my first COMREL that I have ever participated in,” said Garcia, who appreciated the opportunity to serve others. During the 10-day COMREL Garcia and his fellow parishioners visited several orphanages and villages in: Carpineni, Ungheni, and Ceadir Lunga. Cmdr. Chris Martinez, Lincoln’s assistant Air Department officer, reflected on Garcia’s volunteerism. “In Abraham Lincoln’s Air Department, Garcia is known for his passion for caring for the men and women of our Fuels Division. It’s great to see him take his passion and his abilities to benefit those in less fortunate parts of the world,” said Martinez. Garcia said he had a good reason for volunteering. “My family prompted me to take this trip because it would enhance my spiritual growth,” said Garcia, who also wanted to model positive choices for his two daughters and son. “You have to make the sound decisions in life.” In addition to modeling positive behaviors for his children, Garcia, who has been in the Navy for 27 years and has deployed 13 times, is looking forward to sharing his life lessons learned both abroad and on board Lincoln with his Sailors. “This visit provided me the opportunity to go out and mentor young adults and effect many lives,” said Garcia, who supervises 127 Sailors. “It also allows me to share these same experiences with my Sailors so they can make better life choices.” Lt. David Duprey, a chaplain assigned to Lincoln, reflected on Garcia’s volunteerism spirit. “As United States Sailors, we represent our country wherever we go,” said Duprey. “This trip represents the best that America has to offer. He’s going there to learn about a great nation’s history, and to learn about a culture with his family. As a father, he’s showing his family that service truly makes a difference.”
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